Introductions V - Page 83

Trenchead · 09-14-2013, 19:13

I am a recent graduate from the University of Oregon. Have been “PT”ing for months now, and am looking to join up with the 19th SFG out of Buckley, Washington.

Mister M · 09-16-2013, 08:18

Hello

I'm a civilian currently trapped in corporate america. I have a lot of interest in the SF training and lifestyle. I enjoy detailing cars and I box amateur. I've recently thought about trying for 18x, just haven't planned out the details. In the meantime, I enjoy learning about the training.

I was once told to "become a man that you would look up to"; that is the end. I am just working on figuring out the means.

Frisky · 09-19-2013, 16:12

Hi people, Dutch-Canadian here presently living and working in Toronto.

No military background myself (except for my uncle). I was invited by a Special Forces guy to this forum.

Cheers

Fatalville · 09-20-2013, 18:40

Hello everyone, I am from 3 SFG(A). I have been in the Regiment since Aug 2004. I Spent all my time in 1st BN on a dive team and a few years at the OPS DET as a SFAUC Instructor and Dive SUP. I recently returned to a team and I am back to work. I have spent the last 18 months researching SOF Specific Exposures such as chronic lead exposure and mefloquine toxicity. I wrote a paper on all my findings and I will be publishing it soon. I am the second soldier to be officially diagnosed with lead toxicity and I am still undergoing evaluation for possible mefloquine toxicity. I will be happy to answer any questions and give anyone all the information I used in my work. DOL!

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lost_at_sea · 09-21-2013, 13:38

My name is Erick. I've been looking around this forum for a while and it's a wealth of knowledge. I'm from FL and i'm an 18X waiting to ship.

Dead_Bolt · 09-25-2013, 03:15

Hello everyone, I am a Future Soldier - MOS: 18X - shipping to Ft. Benning, GA on the 18th of November (2013) - I am happy to know I have a resource as efficient as this forum, and am proud to be a member of this group. I would love to further introduce myself but I have APFT in 30min so for now, that is all. Thank you all for having me as a member here.

agis3 · 09-25-2013, 19:46

First of all I'd like to state that this site, is an insurmountable asset to any one like myself, considering the path to SF.

About me: I am an infantry TL in the National Guard Airborne Infantry unit in TX. Also I am a full time student pursuing my B.S. in Geography, with a minor in Business Administration; and a bar tender. When I initially enlisted in the ARMY I knew nothing about it. I enlisted in the Reserves as a 25U; in all honesty my decision was based mostly on educational finance. Once I made it to my unit I immediately knew I absolutely needed to do more as a soldier. Thus, my transfer to Able company and MOST to 11B. Since then, I have learned a great deal about myself and what it means to be a soldier.

Yet even in an Airborne Infantry unit my hunger to do more exists. Do not mistake my meaning here: the 143rd is an outstanding unit, whose leadership is second to none in the NG( and even many in Active Duty); furthermore, I am forever great-full for the experiences and insight I have gained from my time in Able company--especially, on our deployment to Afghanistan in 2011. However, the time has come for me to pursue a higher purpose. That purpose is that of SF: not for the prestige or notification. For the sake of doing more.

Some guys believe the Soldiers creed is cliche, but it spoke to me and still does. The SF creed speaks to me on an even higher level. The SF mission is one that I believe in to the core. The success of this nation depends on SF. With out focus on: Unconventional Warfare, Counter Terrorism, Foreign Internal Defense, Special Reconnaissance, and secrecy we will fail in the Wars of today and tomorrow. I want to be a part of that, I want to see it to fruition.

On another note I am soon to be the father of a son. Wyatt( my sons name) adds fuel to the fire that is the path to SF for me. I am currently training myself to the bone while juggling: a pregnant girl-friend, School, Work, and my commitment to Able Co as TL/ acting SL. As far as I'm concerned all this just adds to the training value, because in my mind I have already made the commitment, and nothing short of life limb or eyesight can deter my persistence.

But talk is cheap, I just hope I get the chance to do it all. Willing is not enough, we must do, (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Bruce Lee)

VR
Mike

Silver Eagle · 09-25-2013, 19:50

First of all I want to thank all of you for your service and dedication. I have been lurking around here since March.I am currently a camp ranger for a Boy Scout camp in northeast okla. I am an NRA rifle, pistol, shotgun, muzzleloader instructor and Chief range safety officer. I was a police officer for five years and owned and operated a private security business .

Inf Medic · 09-26-2013, 14:20

I am currently an Army National Guard Infantry Medic.

Previously active duty Army (Intel, Engineer) and Army Guard Artillery.

My interest in this site is to further my knowledge base as an infantry medic and linguist. With an eye towards future career goals as a support medic in 19th or 20th Group.

Schwaben · 09-27-2013, 09:51

Hello,

18E from 1-10. Joined the regiment in 2006. Here to chat with fellow QPs.

I like that others can visit this forum and ask questions about joining or about the career path. It is not for everyone but the rewards are worth it. By rewards I mean self improvement and satisfaction with ones life.

Happy to be here,

Ian

ALS · 09-28-2013, 21:59

Hello,

Been lurking around for a few months trying to learn as much as I can. I've been training for almost a year for a chance to be interviewed, although I still have a long way to go. I have no prior military service but both of my parents do. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to share your experiences and knowledge.

Radio_Man · 09-30-2013, 08:02

I am a communications operator currently at Fort Bragg and working in USASOC. I deploy in support of SOF and am usually embedded with an SF team. I joined mostly to discuss radio procedures and tactical field comms with 18Es that have created their own field expedient equipment and ways of conducting clandestine communications. I would also like to share my real world knowledge of HF and other communications with those seeking different ways of "making it work".

onezero · 09-30-2013, 16:09

I have always been interested in 18X (X= B, C, D and E) tactics, techniques and equipment.

I have been studying USSF for over 40 years.

I look forward to learning and sharing on this great site.

This site kept popping up during recent Internet searches and so I decided to check it out.

I was pleasantly surprised and decided to join.

"Jim"

TCD126 · 10-01-2013, 07:35

I was in 1st Group and a SWC instructor in Yuma for a total 18 year.

Holmchicken · 10-01-2013, 17:55

I posted an intro on here before and either I did it incorrectly or it got lost to the internet. With that, I felt it would be best to just reintroduce myself.

I've been in 1st Group since 2007 (3rd Bn) and have deployed to OIF, OEF-P and OEF-A, as an 18C which is still my MOS.

Thanks and appologies for anything done incorrectly up to this point.